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offer of proof definition - legal
n
- A presenting of evidence for the record, but outside of the presence of the jury (usually following a judgeÂ’s ruling that such evidence is inadmissible) for purposes of preserving the evidence on the record for use in an appeal.
- Such a presentation is an attempt to persuade the judge to allow the itemÂ’s or testimonyÂ’s introduction before the jury.
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